CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been twisted during installation.
- Risk
- A twisted air bag can deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC257.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles have side curtain airbags that may have been twisted during installation. A twisted airbag can deploy improperly, which increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
Dealers will inspect the side curtain airbags and reinstall them as needed, at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 28, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and schedule the free inspection and repair with an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sportage | 2023 |
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